Suzuki DR-Z400SY General Information Manual

Suzuki DR-Z400SY General Information Manual

Suzuki dr-z400sy motorcycle

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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol
and the words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay special attention to the mes-
sages highlighted by these signal words.
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in motorcycle damage.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
Please note, however, that the warnings and cautions contained in this manual cannot possibly cover all
potential hazards relating to the servicing, or lack of servicing, of the motorcycle. In addition to the WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS stated, you must use good judgement and basic mechanical safety principles. If you
are unsure about how to perform a particular service operation, ask a more experienced mechanic for
advice.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Proper service and repair procedures are important for the safety of the service mechanic
and the safety and reliability of the motorcycle.
When two or more persons work together, pay attention to the safety of each other.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that exhaust gas is forced out-
doors.
When working with toxic or flammable materials, make sure that the area you work in is well
ventilated and that you follow all of the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent.
To avoid getting burned, do not touch the engine, engine oil, radiator, and exhaust system
until they have cooled.
After servicing the fuel, oil, engine coolant, exhaust or brake systems, check all of the lines,
and fittings related to the system for leaks.

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  • Page 1: General Precautions

    GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol and the words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay special attention to the mes- sages highlighted by these signal words. Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
  • Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION If parts replacement is necessary, replace the parts with SUZUKI Genuine Parts or their equiva- lent. When removing parts that are to be reused, keep them arranged in an orderly manner so that they may be reinstalled in the proper order.
  • Page 3: Right Side

    ) method or 91 octane or higher rated by the Research Method. SUZUKI recommends that customers use alcohol-free unleaded gasoline whenever possible. Use of blended gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is permitted. Use of blended gasoline/alcohol fuel is permitted, provided that the fuel contains not more than 10% ethanol.
  • Page 4: Engine Oil

    Use an antifreeze designed for aluminum radiators. SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT antifreeze. If this is not available, use an equivalent antifreeze for aluminum radiators.
  • Page 5: Break-In Procedures

    GENERAL INFORMATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURES During manufacturing only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard. It is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “BREAK-IN” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life.
  • Page 6: Information Labels

    GENERAL INFORMATION INFORMATION LABELS APPLIED SPECIFICATION LABEL or PLATE NAME E-02 E-03 E-19 E-28 E-33 E-54 Engine starting label Noise label — — — — Information label — — — — ICES Canada label — — — — — Fuel caution label —...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ........... 2 310 mm (90.9 in) Overall width ............ 875 mm (34.4 in) Overall height ........... 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Wheelbase ............1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground clearance ..........300 mm (11.8 in) Seat height ............
  • Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION CHASSIS Front suspension ..........Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully ad- justable, compression damping force 11-way adjustable Rear suspension ..........Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjust- able, compression damping force 26-way adjustable Front fork stroke ..........
  • Page 9: Country And Area Codes

    1-10 GENERAL INFORMATION COUNTRY AND AREA CODES The following are codes and their applicable country or area. CODE COUNTRY OR AREA E-02 E-03 E-19 E-28 Canada E-33 California (USA) E-54 Israel...

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